In conjunction with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar’s official visit to Uzbekistan, KK Supermarket Group has forged a memorandum of understanding with the government of the Samarkand region. This strategic move signifies that KK Group will collaborate with the government of Samarkand State to jointly promote economic activities between the two countries, including increasing employment opportunities and enhancing import and export activities.
The related cooperation will effectively boost the economic activities and welfare of the people in both nations. And will also bolster economic activities and benefiting the populace of both nations.
The memorandum was inked by Datuk Seri Dr KK Chai, founder and executive chairman of KK Group, and the Deputy Governor of Samarkand, Oybek. The formal exchange of the memorandum was witnessed by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar and Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khodjaev.
Distinguished attendees of the ceremony included the Minister of Foreign Affairs Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul and the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing and Matrade CEO Datuk Mustapha.
In a subsequent statement, Datuk Seri Dr KK Chai highlighted that the signing of this memorandum aims to strengthen the ties and collaborative spirit between the two countries and further enhance trade and investment activities. He noted that fostering an open and predictable business environment, along with the growth of international trade and investment, will bring mutual benefits to both parties. The collaboration between KK Group and the Samarkand state government is set to unlock a market brimming with potential for Malaysia, creating additional business opportunities and employment.
He further emphasized that foreign direct investment plays a crucial role in driving trade, advancing technology, and spurring economic development. Such investments not only provide essential financial support for business activities but also introduce advanced management expertise and technological innovation, injecting vitality into economic growth. Ultimately, this will promote bilateral trade relations and economic cooperation, leading to shared prosperity and sustainable development.